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DODWELL & COMPANY, LTD.

FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ.

$.9. "CORBY CASTLE"

Sails on/or about 19th August.

LLOYD TRIESTINO

REGULAR MONTHLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE (FIUME). TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO GENOA, ALL ITALIAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND DANUBE PORTS.

REDUCED PASSAGE RATES TO BRINDISI VENICE OR TRIESTE. ""A" Class £72.10.0d.

"B" Class £66. 0.0d.

NEXT SAILINGS. QUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAL YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJI

S.S. FIUME-L"

From Hongkong.

4th September,

HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE,

S.S. VENEZIA”

SS. "ROSANDRA"

S.S. "FIUME-L"-

NATAL LINE OF

From Hongkong

10th. Aujrust.

7th September .30th September.

STEAMERS

FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.

S.S. "UMVOLOSE 5.8. "UMZUMBI"

Sails from Caleutta 31st August. ..Sulls from Calcutta 30th September. Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Ports. Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong.

For Freight or Pusunge on any of the above Lines apply to:-

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents. Telephone Central 1030.

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O. S K.

- SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP Vie Singapore. Colomba

-Suez and Port Said.

AMAZON MARU

Turday 31st August.

RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Saigon, Singapore,

Colombo, Durban & Capetown.

MONTEVIDEO MARU

Vin Singapore and Colombo,

BOMBAY Vin

HAMBURG MARU

CALCUTTA Via Singapore and Rangoon,

SANUKI MARL

BANGKOK-Via Salgon

.. Friday 3rd September.

Thursday, 19th August.

Wednesday, 26th August.

VICTORIA: SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and Japan

Porta

..

AFRICA MARU (From Shanghai) Wednesday 18th August. DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY. REIRA. DAR-ES-SALAAM. ZANZIBAR &

MOMBASA Via Singapore & Colombo. MEXICO MARU.....

Thursday, 12th August.

NEW YORK-Via Jupun ports, San Francisco and Panama.

ARGUN MARU (Fram Keelung) End of September. JAPAN PORTS

MARU

BINGO MARU

KEELUNG via SWATOW & AMOY.

MARU HOZAN

TAKAU via SWATOW & AMOY.

KOTSU MARI

TAKAO and KEELUNG.

KOHOKU MARU

GANGES MARÜ

DAIREN vi CHEFOO and TSINGTAU.

KINZAN MARU

Friday, 13th August. Thursday, 10th August, Tuesday, 24th August.

Sunday, 15th August Noon. Wednesday, 11th August 10 am.

Saturday, 14th August. Wednesday 25th August.

Monday, 23rd August.

For further particulars please apply to:-OSAKA SHOSEN KAISKĄ. Tel: Central No. 4088. 4089, 4000.

M. TAKEUCHI, Manager.

ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., -AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINË,

"CITY OF BARODA"

(9670 tons d.w.)

THE Above steamer having accommodation for over 100 First

The stegner war be despatched Via Philippines, Straits,

Colombo and Suez Canal on 5th November, 1926, for New York where she is due to arrive on 3rd January, 1927.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

THE BANK LINE, LTD.,

JUST ARRIVED

ELBSCHLOSS BEER

Sole Agents:

THE WING ON CO., LTD.

Hongkong.

$90 RANSOM.

CAPTURED JUNK FOXIS RELEASED.

PIRATES SHOOT ONE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

11

PIONEERS OF SEA.

TRIP TO AMERICA 86 YEARS AGO,

THE FIRST CUNARD LINER.

Captured by pirates in Chinese July 3 was the 86th anniversary waters whilst rowing from their of the day on which the first master's junk to another junk for Cunard liber. the Royal Mail provisions, three fokis have been Steamship Britannia, commanded released on payment of $90,' Aby. Captain Henry Woodruff, R.N.. fourth foki. In Attempting to

a man of "great experience in steam exenne, was killed."

navigation." sailed from Liverpool The report has been made to the for America. On July 20 the Water Police by the owner of waters of the Boston harbour were trading junk No. T. 4780 H. The lashed by the Britannia's paddies, kidnappping took place over three and the possibility of regular trans- weeks ago as a place called Tum Atlantic steamship services was Chau by about ten men in a sampan

established for all time. armed with vites, and rovölvers.

The Iངསཔ34LTathlete of Chinese

The Britannia was one of four 'sister ships built at Glasgow to the order of Mr. Samuel Cunard for a

soldiers was obtained in searching or the pirates but without suc

It was by an answer to acompany then known as the British. message from the pirates demand and North American Royal Mail Stoum Packet Company. It carried ing rankom stat the fokis were eventually released. The junk 53 prissengers to America at a speed ther resumed its voyage to Shek of 8 knots on its first voyage. Niu with its cargo gof bricks, arriv- ing back in Hongkong on Thurs-feat is presented by the fact that now there are 17 Cunard.passenger liday.

liners at sea carrying no fewer than 12,000 passengers.

SHIPS' LOSSES.

PHILIPPINES CHARGES TOO HIGH.

An Interesting contrast to thia

When the projected purpose of the Britannia's voyage became known the members of the great and ship firms of the day laugh- led more in pity than in derision. They recalled the prophecy, then DISCOURAGING COMMERCE.world famous, of the "expert" pro- Jesanr. Dr. Dionysius Lardner, who in a lecture five years before had

The committee appointed by said: "It is perfectly chimerical to the Philippine Shipowner's asse-talk of making regular voyages ciation Bo consider the tariff across the Atlantic by steamer. schedule for 3027 has decided toYou might as well talk of making recommend maintenance of pre-soyage to the moon.". sent rates. The scale of charges

how

in forve is considered, by local shippers; so high as to dis- courage coastwise commerce.

LOCAL SHIPPING.

-TO-DAY'S ARRIVALS AND CLEARANCES.

THE MORNING LIST.

The only arrivals of ships in port this morning, excluding re- galar river boats, were two each by the Chinese a. "Tuk Hing"" (106 tops) from Nam Tau and the "Sul Yik" (178 tons) from Sha-u-chung, both neighbouring Chinese perta.

Departures.

For Bangkok: Kingyuan. For Shanghaft President Jackson. For Singapore: Shirala, Sulenng. For Salgon: Mondego.

Clearance,

For Singapore: Hosang.

SHIPS IN PORT.

At 9 am today the following numbers

of vessels were la port:-

»British

American.

Panama

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1926,

CANADIAN

EMPRESS

PACIFIC

EXPRESS

QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC.

17 Days from Hongkong to Vancouver.

LARGEST & FASTEST

STEAMSHIPS.

Special FARES to EUROPE

£112 £83

2120

VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER Via Shanghai & Japan Ports. BON. MANOMAL KJDL -Lumayun ISMAWR ———ŽANAYE

1926.

TOKOMAMA.

STEAMERS.......

LEATH

AINI

Empress of Asia, Empress of Canada,

13...

Empress of Russia,

3

Empress of Asia,

1

Empress of Canada,

Aug. 19 Aug. 23 Aug. 25 Sept. 3 Sept. 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 16 Sept. To Sept. 22

Oct: 14 Oct.. 17 Oct, 20 Oct. 23 Nov. 1 Oct. 20 Oct. 31 Nov. 3 Nov. 6

Nov. 15

Aug. 28

Sept. 6

Sept 11

Sept. 20

Sept. 25

Oct. 4

7.

Empress of Russia,

Japanese

4

Chinese Dutch

·9

6

French

Portuguese

German

SWATOW STRANDING,

1

-

On arrival bere the 0.8.K.. "Kotau, Mara" reported that the Chinese s.5. "Tai Lee" (as distinct from the Hongkong-Kongmoon

steamboat of the same name) was stranded on the Swatow Bar. The "Katau" left that port on Friday and game in on Saturday after-

CONSIGNEES.

Sceptics Confounded, Nevertheless" although three well known salling vessels were able | noon. The Committee," header by onsily ta butstrip thi murly Vicente Madrigal and composed | Cunarders on the inward journey. Lef William, J. Ellis, and represen- their supremacy of speed when out- tatives of the Compania Mari-ward bound was never challenged. tima, Ynchausti and Company, The President steamship, built by Campania Tabacalera and Yu Biao Fan, opposition company, however... Sentan, met last Friday, ways the had an unpleasant fate." It sailed) Manila Bulletin of August 3 a few months after the Britaunla Renewal of the present schedule for Ameries and was never dizaini scon will be requested of the pub- heard of.. He utility commissioner, it is ex-j pected.

Philippine shipowners maintain i "On Friday morning the R.MS. This ship weight charges Bratanular suns, this new and cry of CORINTH"."

The official report of the Britan- nia's sailing is a curious document.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN' LINE:

From NEW YORK.

HE Steamship

rannot be reduced unless they ac-splendid steamship, the finest of Mr. Phaving arrived, Consignees of Cargo

cept heavy losses. They, say that Cunard's line of Royal Mail by her are informed that all goods coastwise steamers now handlestonmers, went into the river from are being funded at their risk into smaller cargoes than ever, have the Coburg Dock and came to mooz-; the hazardous" and or extra-hazar-· high operating expenses, and face ings off Birkenhead. Next forenoon dous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, navigation risks, because of the he was ready for seu, her pussen- whence delivery may be obtained.

gera embarking on-board griver-Sir Claims will be admitted after lack of protective shipping laws.

While shipowners do not oppose abrumer at the Egremont slip, south the Goods have "left the Godowns, the opening of new ports of on- end of the Princes Parade, and, as and all Goods remaining undeliver-" ary, which they say foster inter-soon at the mail bags were ready, (ed after 15th August, 1926, will be island trade by acting as distri- proceeded to the Britannia. " huting centres. they are planning Every arrangement being com- to protest against the special pleted. shortly after one o'clock she permits given to ocean-going ves- steamed in gallant style down the sels to call at ports that are not river and proceeded to Ꭶ ᎬᏁᎸ ; the officially open: They say that as wind blowing strong from the a result of such permits, local 3.S.W.". Shipping companies suffer heavi- ly.

BOAT CAPSIZES.

EXPERIENCE OF DUTCH OFFICERS.

Link With Past.

subject la rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Under- signed on or before 22nd August. 1926, or they will not be recognized..

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and Neon, with- in the free storage period, of one week.

No Fire Insurance has been

The Britannia's passenger list is still preserved. It shows that there were among others on board the Bishop of Nova Scotia and family, the Earl of Caledon. Mr. Samuel Cunard and Miss Cunard, several effected. military officers "und their ladies." and a number of American Consuls signed by returning home.

Sergeans Hopes, of No. 3 Police Launch, reports that on Friday afternoon he found "five Dutch The Britannia was a ship of 1,200 officers whose row boat had cap-tons burden and of 440 horse power. sized:

เ

The officers belong to the s.s. "Tjisondari."

They were taken to Stone- cutters'.

'No information could be obtain- ed as to where the officers were going nor how the boat capsized.

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For-quality Dry Cleaning at the lowest prices send to The INTERNATIONAL CLEANERS.

Bills of Lading will be counter-

THE BANK LINE LTD., General Agents. Hongkong. 9th August, 1926.

The cabins were plainly and nus- terely decorated, and the fare from Liverpool to Halifax was 34 guineasMERICAN FAR EAST LINE and to Boston 28 guineas, includ- ing provisions and wines."

The end of the Egremont slip, a piece of old stonework jutting out | from under the bridge to the land-

ing stage opposite the Royal »Liver: Building, can be seen to-day. It was from this point that the depar- ture of the Britannia on her fruit voyage was witnessed by a certain Mr. Heatheringzon, who lived to see the Lusitania sail away on her mal-

"FOR SAN FRANCISED-&- LOS ANGELES.

United States Shipping Board STRUTHERS & BARRY, Managing Operators.

LEVERETT, INC. General Agents.

den voyage on September 7, 1907. Phone C. 3008. 1st floor, Queen's Bldg. Mr. Heatherington's

in 1917...

SHIPBUILDERS, SHIP REPAIRERS, BOILER MAKERS, FORGE MASTERS, OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL

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occurred

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-DRY DOCK-

Length 787 Feet. Length on Blocks 750 Feet. Depth on Centre of

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

Tel Address: "TAIKOODOCK," HONGKONG. Telephone: Central No, 212,

Call Flag: "C" over "ANS. PENNANT.”

Sill (H.W.0.S.T.) 34, It, 6 ing.

-THREE SLIPWAYS

Capable of Handling Ships Up to 8,000 Tons Displacement. Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.

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AGENTS. HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN..

Nov, 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 20 Nov. 29 (E/Asia and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from Shanghai).

HONGKONG—MANU A—HONGKONG SERVICE,

¡Ardve

HONGKON

Aug. 16 Aug. 30

Leave

HONGKONG

Aug. 11 Aug. 25

Arrive

MANILA

Leave

MANILA

Aug. 13 Aug. 27

ElAsia E/Canada

Aug. 143 Aug. 28

Tel. C. 752:

Tel. C. 42:

Cables GACANPAC

Cables NAUTILUS

Passenger Department: Freight and Express:

CHINA BORNEO SHIPPING CO.

HONGKONG BORNEO-LINE,

To Sandakan thence to Lahad Datu, Tawau and Semporna calling xt

Jesselton, on return voyage provided sufficient inducement sers.

Regular Three-weekly Freight and Passenger Service.

PROJECTED SAILINGS

- Hongkong

Departure"

Arrival

Sandakan

Departure

Lahad Datu Arrival

Tawau

Semporna

י4

Departure

Departure

Arrival

Departure

Arrival

Departure

Jesselton

Arrival

Departure

Arrival

Sandakan

Hongkong

of the

SS. "LOK SUN'

FRIDAY

1:5

Aug.

July 80

TUESDAY Aug. WEDNESDAY Aug. THURSDAY

THURSDAY Aug. 보

THURSDAY Aug.

FRIDAY Aug.

FRIDAY SUNDAY

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Aug.

Aug. 8

SUNDAY

Aug.

THURSDAY

Aug. 12

FRIDAY

Aug. 19

FRIDAY

Aug, 13

TUESDAY Aug. 17

Excellent accommodation for Salon, Second close and Steernge passengers.

All cabins (1st and 2nd class) Rtted with Electric Fans. Hotel reservations arranged at Sandakan if desired. Through Bill of Lading issued to other B. N. Borneo Ports. Sallings are subject to alteration.

For Freight, Passage and other Information pless apply to

CARMICHAEL & CLARKE, Agents.

Queen's Buiding.

THE

OR

W. WATT & CO., Agents,

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Phone C. 270.

188, Wing Lok Street Wear. Phone C. 4088.

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